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    Prospects of a TC in London?

    Hi all! I've never posted here before so apologies for being so soppy in my first thread! I would just like some insight on the likelihood of me obtaining a legal career after years of hopeless applications to law firms in London. My first batch of applications were appalling, but have been...
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    Giving "details" of work history

    Hi all Completing my first application and I was wondering what others do with the "details" section of a work history online form. Straight-to-the-point bullet-points of roles and responsibilities? A freer discussion of the skills the role has given you? Somewhere in between?
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    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2019-20

    Hi all, @Jaysen has asked me to update the list of firms that accept applications on a rolling and non-rolling basis for the 2019-20 cycle. If anyone has anything to update or add to the list, please feel free to leave a comment. Otherwise, I hope you all find this useful and good luck with...
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    A-Levels/UCAS - Which Firms

    Hi all, I am in the process of making applications for winter Vac Schemes, albeit a limited number of firms offer them. I am terribly keen on some of the magic circle firms but am conscious that 128 UCAS points (3 A-levels consisting of an A* and an A) does not meet their minimum criteria...
    • AgentNilPois
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    • a-levels alevels applications city magic circle requirements trainee ucas vac scheme vacation scheme
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Travers Smith Application Struggles

    Morning all I have been following TCLA at arms length for a while and more specifically the disappointment surrounding Travers Smith with VS and TC application delays. I thought I'd finally make an account and attempt to contribute something back to the good advice people post on the forums...
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    Commercial issues

    Hi, Do you have any tips about choosing an issue to write about in an application form? I'd really like to talk about the interplay between technology and privacy (referring to the Whatsapp attack) but I'm not sure if this is too generic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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    Feedback on Applications

    Hi everyone, Im not sure in which thread to post this so feel free to move it if it doesn't belong here. I was just wondering which firms offer feedback on unsuccessful TC applications? This could be feedback on the application itself as well as on a critical thinking test. Im not expecting a...
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    work experience section

    what do you write in this section? is it purely a quick summary of your responsibilities or should you also use the space to talk about the skills you developed and knowledge you acquired. Some firms even provide a 250w limit for writing about details of the job (which is quite a lot!). Would...
    • bob
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    • applications extra-curricular tips work experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  9. yanerlim

    Main Challenges Facing Commercial Law Firms Today?

    Hello everyone, in prepping for interviews and ACs, I have decided this is one of the trickier questions I have come across. Reason being, this is such a general question and it is so easy to slip up and talk about something cliche (BRExit) but how is it NOT possible to talk about Brexit??? It's...
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    Amount of work experience

    Hi, I was wondering how much legal and non-legal work experience you guys have? I do not know if I am being rejected because of my lack of sufficient legal work experience. I am working in the finance industry and I know why I am interested in commercial law, but do I need to quit and apply for...
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    Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?

    As winter vacation scheme applications are coming to an end, I was wondering if anyone is thinking of applying straight for a TC? If so, information on whether firms recruit heavily from vacation schemes are important to understand the likelihood to be accepted for a TC. Awhile ago, I was...
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    Six things I learnt by applying for training contracts for six years

    As we are in the midst of application season, I thought I would share what I learnt in my journey to obtain a training contact. I started applying for training contracts during my second year of university, in 2013. I received a training contract offer this year, in 2018. I write this in the...
    • Yee Rou Quah
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    • applications assessment days interviews rejections training contracts vacation schemes
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  13. yanerlim

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    As interviewing and AC season is coming upon us, I wanted to start a thread for us to share whether we have heard back about any successful applications, as well as provide each other support and tips for upcoming interviews and ACs! So far I have only heard back from rejections and waiting for...
  14. yanerlim

    Why does a career in a city law firm interest you?

    I recently stumbled upon this question from a Sidley Austin application. "Why does a career in a city law firm interest you?" I know it is a straight forward question, but it as almost too straight forward, I was at a loss for words. A few things I can think of are a wide breadth of legal work...
  15. yanerlim

    How are your personal values aligned to those of X firm, and how will this support you?

    Hi everyone, this was a unique question I came across when I was completing a Burges Salmon application 2 years ago. I was wondering if anyone has a tip on how to answer questions like these? what structure is best to cover everything I need for this question? Please leave your thoughts below...
  16. yanerlim

    Vacation Scheme Application Advice - Enter your competition responses here!

    Per @Jaysen 's request, I have decided to start a thread on offering advice to all prospective vac schemers on how to write a strong application. This is my approach to writing a strong application. There are several different categorisations of questions in these applications, and I will write...
  17. yanerlim

    Watson Glaser Test Tips

    Hello everyone, I am recently starting to prepare for my WG Test after submitting a few applications. I have come to discover a few things about the test. Here's a bit of background for the test: - It consists of (i)Arguments Section (ii)Assumptions Section (iii)Deductions Section (iv)...

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